Position: Teacher of Social Sciences
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary
Start Date: 4 January 2027
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum – London Fringe Main Pay Range, subject to confirmation
Salary depends on qualifications, experience and the teachers position on the Main Pay Range.
Hours of work: Full-time; exact hours to be confirmed
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Why do people behave as they do? What shapes crime, society and care? Help students explore these questions as a Teacher of Social Sciences at a secondary school and sixth form in South Stevenage.
Teach Now is recruiting a versatile practitioner to teach Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care from January 2027. You’ll deliver GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses, as applicable to the schools curriculum, helping students develop critical thinking alongside examination and coursework skills.
This role suits an experienced, self-sufficient teacher who can deliver all three subjects confidently with minimal departmental support. You’ll take ownership of planning, delivery and assessment while contributing to a school recognised for strong pastoral care and a vibrant extracurricular programme.
Serving a diverse community, the school combines a Middle School for Years 7–8 with an Upper School for Years 9–13.
Requirements:
- Strong subject knowledge across Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care.
- Confidence delivering GCSE, BTEC and A Level qualifications independently.
- Understanding of examination specifications, coursework and assessment requirements.
- Effective classroom management, organisation and high expectations.
- Availability from January 2027 and commitment to safeguarding.
- QTS is preferred. Unqualified teachers with relevant teaching experience and the expertise to deliver all three subjects independently will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan engaging, challenging lessons that meet differing learning needs.
- Develop schemes of work, resources and assessments aligned with examination specifications.
- Prepare students for examinations and manage coursework, internal assessment and moderation where applicable.
- Monitor progress and use assessment evidence to target support.
- Develop independent learning, critical thinking and subject-specific skills.
- Maintain positive behaviour and contribute to curriculum development and school life.
Benefits - Our client can offer you:
- A varied teaching role spanning three Social Sciences subjects.
- Experience across academic and vocational qualifications.
- Ownership of planning, teaching and assessment.
- A school community with strong pastoral care.
- Opportunities to shape learning and support students future pathways.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
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Teacher of Social Sciences in Stevenage employer: Teach Now
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